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Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is seriously considering closing the signing of Ayyoub Bouaddi, whose spectacular performance with the Moroccan national team continues to grow in the current 2026 World Cup. The French football champion has closely monitored the midfielder's progress and is considering taking a definitive step this summer to prevent him from escaping to a direct rival. The PSG's transfer market will be quite active this summer.
The offices at Parc des Princes have raised alarms due to the fierce international competition that has been brewing in the final weeks of the transfer window. The technical secretariat of the Parisian club knows that their margin of maneuver is becoming increasingly narrow if they want to secure the player's future in his home country.
The young central midfielder, only 18 years old, has sparked a media storm after his outstanding performance in the group stage of the global championship of national teams. His performance last Saturday in the commendable 1-1 draw against the all-powerful Brazil confirmed the extraordinary expectations that existed about him throughout the European continent.
PSG Pursuing the Signing of Ayyoub Bouaddi
The sports management of the capital club seeks to anticipate events before the bidding for the jewel from Lille becomes unattainable. PSG initially planned to design a long-term strategy, intending to incorporate the player for the next year to ensure his competitive development in French football.
However, the original plans have had to be quickly modified due to the media impact that the international tournament in North America is having. The French-Moroccan midfielder will once again attract all the attention this Friday when his national team faces the demanding Scotland squad.
Within the Ligue 1 champions, there is a clear directive that they cannot allow domestic talents to escape to Champions League competitor projects. For this reason, PSG is carefully considering whether to submit a formal proposal before the end of the month to avoid losing control of the situation.

Lille Sets Price for Ayyoub Bouaddi
The astonishing growth of the player has not surprised the leaders of Lille, the institution that owns his playing rights in France. Over the past twelve months, the academy product underwent a flawless technical evolution process that allowed him to definitively establish himself in the top tier of professional football.
The remarkable qualities of the midfielder, characterized by excellent organizational composure, refined technical quality, and maturity beyond his years, attracted the most important scouts in European football. Premier League entities have regularly sent scouts to French league matches to prepare detailed reports.
According to Flashscore, Arsenal leads the list of admirers seeking the services of Ayyoub Bouaddi in the British isles, captivated by his ability to dictate terms in central midfield. Additionally, Liverpool keeps a close watch on the developments of the talented player to assess a formal offer in the coming days.
Aware of the immense showcase that the World Cup represents, the northern officials made a preemptive move by recently renewing the player's contract. This contract extension aims to protect their position in negotiations and ensure a historic increase in value if a definitive transfer is authorized.
Initial market analysts' estimates place the player's valuation around 70 million euros, a considerable starting figure for a professional of his age bracket. However, the Stade Pierre-Mauroy offices understand that this base price will experience an exponential increase if English powerhouses formalize their respective offers.
PSG faces the critical situation of either immediately increasing their financial efforts or risking watching one of the most sought-after young talents in French football head to the competitive Premier League.
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